Lifesaving
13+ years old.
Learn how to respond in complex water rescue situations the bronze medallion course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in life-saving techniques CPR and emergency care.
Prerequisite: 13 years and Red Cross Swim Kids Level 10 or equivalent or Bronze Star.
13+ years old.
Bronze cross is a prerequisite for the National Lifeguard program. It is designed for Lifesavers. It provides more advanced training and an introduction to safe prevention and aquatic facilities.
Prerequisite: Bronze Medallion.
11+ years old.
The Bronze Star is the first Bronze level award. Following this course will introduce you to lifesaving: you will learn to solve various problems, to make decisions as an individual and as a team member, to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and develop self-rescue skills that will help you save your own life.
Prerequisite: To be able to swim 100m and be at least 11 years old
Standard first aid is a 16-hour CPR and first aid course that prepares a candidate to take the national lifeguard course.
This course must be completed before the National Lifeguard Exam takes place
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross.
15+ years old.
National lifeguard is the only nationally recognized program for lifeguard training emphasis is on teamwork communication and prevention thus preparing candidates to safely and efficiently supervise an aquatic facility.
Prerequisite: Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid (must be completed before the exam).
For more information contact the front desk: 514-737-6551 or email aquatics@ymywha.com.
